HESTER ORMESBY.

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BY MRS. EMMA C. EMBURY.

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Aye, it is ever thus: in every heart

Some thirst unslaked has been a life-long pang,

Some deep desire in every soul has part,

Some want has pierced us all with serpent fang;

Oh, who from such a brimming cup has quaffed

That not one drop was wanting to life’s draught?